What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot represent?

It represents the transfer of one International Table kilocalorie of energy per hour across one square foot of surface area, quantifying heat flow rate per unit area.

Are these units standard in international measurements?

No, both are non-SI units primarily used in specific regions or industries that use calorie-based heat flux density measurements.

How to Convert from Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

Q: Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

This conversion is useful for assessing heat flux density at smaller surface areas, such as in laboratory tests or when working with calorie-based units on localized samples.

Learn how to convert heat flux density values from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter using this practical unit converter. Understand typical use cases, conversion examples, and tips.

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot

Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter Conversion Table

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot	Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter Conversion Table
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot	Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter

Explore More Heat Flux Density Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter enables the transformation of heat flux density measurements from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter. It supports tasks related to heat transfer analysis by converting units used in building energy and thermal testing contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the heat flux density value in kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot.
Select the source and target units if necessary.
Apply the conversion formula or use the converter to obtain the value in calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.
Review the converted figure for further thermal analysis or reporting.

Key Features

Converts heat flux density from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter accurately.
Provides a clear, formula-based conversion factor to support engineering calculations.
Suitable for use in HVAC, building energy assessments, and laboratory thermal testing.
Browser-based tool with straightforward input and output for ease of use.

Examples

Convert 5 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: 5 × 1.0763910421 = 5.3819552105 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.
Convert 0.2 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: 0.2 × 1.0763910421 = 0.21527820842 calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter.

Common Use Cases

Assessing heat flux density at smaller scales in laboratory thermal conductivity or insulation tests.
Performing building envelope heat loss or gain calculations in HVAC design using calorie-based units.
Calibrating equipment or analyzing thermal loads expressed in calorie units for materials science applications.
Comparing localized heat flux on components or textiles according to standards employing calorie-based units.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the units involved before performing conversions to avoid errors.
Consider the scale and context of measurements when interpreting converted heat flux density values.
Be aware of rounding impacts and handle numerical precision carefully during engineering calculations.
Use this conversion in appropriate contexts where calorie-based units are standard or required.

Limitations

Both units are non-SI and have limited applicability where SI units like watts per square meter are preferred.
Precision may be affected by rounding during conversion, which could influence engineering results.
Differences in unit scale require careful consideration to prevent misinterpretation of heat flux values.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot represent?: It represents the transfer of one International Table kilocalorie of energy per hour across one square foot of surface area, quantifying heat flow rate per unit area.
Why convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?: This conversion is useful for assessing heat flux density at smaller surface areas, such as in laboratory tests or when working with calorie-based units on localized samples.
Are these units standard in international measurements?: No, both are non-SI units primarily used in specific regions or industries that use calorie-based heat flux density measurements.

Key Terminology

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot: A heat flux density unit describing energy transfer of one International Table kilocalorie per hour across one square foot.
Calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter: A heat flux density unit measuring heat transfer rate in International Table calories per hour delivered across one square centimetre.
Heat flux density: The rate of heat energy transfer per unit surface area, important in thermal analysis and insulation testing.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the main quantity measured by both kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot and calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

Electric current per unit length

Heat flux density representing heat transfer per unit area

Pressure applied on a surface

Why might someone convert from kilocalorie (IT)/hour/square foot to calorie (IT)/hour/square centimeter?

To measure heat flux over larger areas more conveniently

To analyze heat transfer at finer, smaller scales

To convert to SI units

What should be considered when using these unit conversions?

The units are SI and always preferred globally

Rounding effects and measurement context to avoid misinterpretation

Conversion formulas invented for general use

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Temperature Units Converter Online Data Storage Units Converter Online Charge Units Converter Online Permeability Units Converter Online Linear Current Density Units Converter